Shariah compliance overview
HalalCostco Wholesale Corporation (COST) is currently classified as Halal by Akinda Shariah screening (AAOIFI-aligned methodology).
About Costco Wholesale Corporation
Costco Wholesale Corporation, alongside its group entities, operates membership-based retail warehouses across a broad international scope, spanning the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Spain, France, Iceland, China, and Taiwan.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, in the Discount Stores industry.
Why it is halal: it passes all three AAOIFI screens. Non-compliant revenue is 0.23% (limit 5%), interest-bearing debt is 1.54% (limit 30%) and interest-bearing securities and assets are 5.32% (limit 30%).
If you hold COST, give 0.23% of the dividends you receive to charity to purify the non-compliant share of its income.
- Business Activity
- 0.23%Limit 5%Pass
- Interest-bearing debt
- 1.54%Limit 30%Pass
- Interest-bearing securities and assets
- 5.32%Limit 30%Pass
- Dividend purification
- 0.23%Share of dividends to give to charityPurification calculator
Last updated: Oct 22, 2026 · Screening is informational and not a fatwa. Consult a qualified scholar for personal guidance.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST). Current Akinda screening label: Halal.
